Research and Communications Officer
Katy Clark Msp
Research and Communications Officer
£41424
Katy Clark Msp, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 29 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 28ab8f8c7d414bc6b0b95d5ef390b4fa
Full Job Description
- Assisting me in relation to Parliamentary work including: providing support in relation to Katy's two committee memberships, front bench role, regional campaigns and other issues
- Drafting and submitting parliamentary questions and motions
- Liaising with clerks in relation to parliamentary procedures including the drafting of amendments
- Support with speech writing
- Administrative and other arrangements relating to Cross Party Groups, and support with diary management.
- Producing materials that effectively convey my aims to the general public and media.
- Following all media outlets to capture relevant developments as they happen
- Maintaining information systems to support communications
- Maintaining and growing social media presence
- Drafting and posting social media content to update constituents on my parliamentary activities
- Reviewing social media trends and briefing me in issues of relevance to my parliamentary role
- Identifying potential media opportunities and acting as media contact.
- Gathering and distributing valuable data that supports my activities.
- Engaging with wider research community ensuring I have access to (accurate and contemporary) data
- Collaborating with colleagues from different services areas across the Parliament.
- Liaising with various external groups e.g. think-tanks, NGOs, other elected representatives.
- Developing effective relationships with counterparts in other UK legislatures and wider research community.
- Performing casework-related research and preparing responses where necessary.
Have an interest in politics with the confidence to represent someone in a media-related capacity. - Be capable in monitoring media developments and sourcing information from a range of channels.
- Have the ability to foster good working relationships with confidence to understand how the media world operates.
- Have flexibility using relevant IT skills and writing styles, covering both traditional and newer forms of media.
- Be creative in designing and communicating over a range of formats on different media platforms
- Be a quick learner with the ability to multitask and work within tight timescales.
- Be a proactive problem solver with the motivation and resilience to adapt and deal with challenges.
- Have analytical skills with the ability to identify and investigate trends while interpreting data.
- Have the creative flair and expertise to produce accurate and influential work.
- A full driving licence would be advantageous to support Katy in attending events and meetings across the West Scotland region.
Hours: This position can be full-time or part-time, ranging from 14 to 35 hours per week, spread over 2 to 5 days.
+ Keeping up to date with current media developments.
+ Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
+ Corresponding with constituents and local campaign groups.
+ Producing high quality press briefings, speeches, presentations and written materials.
+ Organising and arranging interviews and press conferences as specified.
+ Identifying forthcoming events, in turn promoting my work.
+ Developing creative new engagement methods for social media accounts.
+ Representing me in dealing with media and providing statements where appropriate.
+ Keeping your knowledge of policy areas and local issues up-to-date.
+ Carrying out research projects.
+ Obtaining and compiling relevant research documents from external bodies.
+ Preparing and delivering regular briefings and updates.
+ Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data and statistics.